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Operating strength of fund-2 helped Lightbox raise fund-3: Sandeep Murthy

Partner Sandeep Murthy tells Ranju Sarkar how the operating performance of the investee firms from its second fund helped the VC firm raise the third fund

Credit card dues bogging you down? Here are five ways to get rid of them

Yes, you will have to take some kind of loan, but it's better than paying usurious charges

Ind vs SA 2nd T20I LIVE scoreboard

Ind vs SA 2nd T20I LIVE scoreboard

Explained: How capital gains from different forms of gold are taxed

If you hold gold bonds until maturity, the capital gains are exempt from tax

Explained: Is SBI repo-linked home loan product good for retail borrowers?

Higher initial payout is an entry barrier, but interest burden will fall and more tax benefit can be availed of

Insurance covers priced at Rs 10 or even less: Know about sachet policy

Just like regular insurance policies, one must exercise caution while opting for sachet policies

Planning to take a personal loan? Do not over-leverage this festive season

Here is how the personal loan rates offered by various banks stack up

A wide range of affordable lab tests, X-rays and ECGs right at home

Catering to the infirm or those with busy work schedules, these services are just a phone call away or available at the click of a mouse. Just make sure the service provider is reliable

Moving NCLT against a builder gone bust may not always work for homebuyers

Homebuyers should keep IBC as the last resort; if the delayed project is without encumbrances, they should explore self-development

Govt's ingenious ways to milk PSUs

Minority shareholders' interests are often ignored in the process

Stock market investor? Here are a few tips for making timely exit

In certain sectors, a sound strategy would be to exit the stock when there is overall good news about the company

Fund pick: Sundaram Mid Cap Fund

Fund pick: Sundaram Mid Cap Fund

Why IT, pharma funds can be safe bets for investors in a bad market

Investors, however, need to understand their prospects before deciding to raise their exposure to these export-oriented sectors

Invest and emigrate: How Indians can find a new life abroad

Canada has become a favoured destination for Indians after the US tightened immigration rules

Realty check: Current rates, unit sizes in Rs 30 lakh-50 lakh price range

If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy

Tipping point: Will traffic fines have an impact on insurance premiums?

At present, the insurance premium is linked only to the type of vehicle and engine capacity

Pay penalty of Rs 10,000 for late Income-Tax filing after December 31

Timely filing of return is strongly recommended as the tax authorities have the power to initiate prosecution proceedings

Compare price movement of precious metals before investing: Analysts

Gold-silver ratio can give direction whether the latter will rally or not

Loan rates will come down

Over time, banks will be forced to either offer lower tenure fixed deposits or longer tenure floating deposits

Buy pure insurance cover online to save at least 5% on paying commissions

Use offline channels when buying insurance-cum-investment products, as they are more complex and the fine print needs to be understood